Kuala Lumpur, February 7: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia on Saturday for a two-day visit, receiving a warm welcome. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally greeted PM Modi at the airport, where a large number of members from the Indian community gathered to meet him. During this time, a poster went viral on social media reading, “1, 2, 3, 4, 5… Modi Ji as a Cutie Pie.”
Traditional dance performances were held in honor of PM Modi, featuring around 800 participants. He acknowledged and praised the performers for their efforts.
Discussing recently signed trade deals, PM Modi stated that India is viewed as a reliable partner for development, emphasizing that trust has become the nation’s strongest currency.
Earlier, he posted on the social media platform ‘X’, saying, “Today, I am embarking on an official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of my friend Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. There has been continuous progress in the historic ties between India and Malaysia in recent years. I look forward to discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to strengthen our comprehensive strategic partnership. Our goals include deepening defense and security relations, enhancing economic and innovation partnerships, and expanding our cooperation into new areas.”
He added, “I am also eager to meet the Indian community in Malaysia. With a population of nearly three million, this community is one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world. Their significant contributions to Malaysia’s progress and their role as a bridge between our two countries provide a strong foundation for our historic friendship.”
Prime Minister Modi’s official visit to Malaysia on February 7 and 8 will involve discussions on several important issues with the Malaysian Prime Minister. This marks his third visit to Malaysia and the first since the bilateral relations were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024.